word
forest carbon sink
FOR-est KAR-bun SINK
ˈfɒrɪst ˈkɑːrbən sɪŋkListen
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Syllable breakdown
forestcarbonsink
Dictionary meaning
a forest ecosystem that absorbs more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it releases; intact forests are critical natural carbon sinks; deforestation and forest degradation convert sinks into sources, releasing stored carbon; forest conservation and reforestation are key climate mitigation strategies
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